River Ridge, Louisiana
River Ridge: city in Louisiana, United States of America
About
River Ridge is a city located in the county of Jefferson Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana.
Quick Facts about River Ridge
| Population | 13,494 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Louisiana (United States) |
| County | Jefferson Parish |
| Area | 9.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.9602,-90.2156 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 10:42:17 (13th April 2026) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
River Ridge is located at 29°57'37"N 90°12'56"W (29.9602000, -90.2156300).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in River Ridge (2)
People born in River Ridge, including football player Danny Wimprine, football player Jonathan Wells, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to River Ridge, LA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481465 | Healthcare Training Institute | Kenner (LA) | 70062-7630 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to River Ridge, LA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOL | New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal | 1001 Loyola Avenue | UNK |
| SDL | Slidell | 1827 Front Street | RAIL |
| SCH | Schriever | Hwy 20 and Hwy 24 | RAIL |
| HMD | Hammond | 404 N.E. Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
| PIC | Picayune | US 11 at Tate Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to River Ridge.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Post Office | New Orleans (LA) | 70123 |
Other cities in Jefferson Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson Parish , LA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie Terrace | 142,489 | A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Metairie | 138,481 | The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. |
| Kenner | 66,288 | The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. |
| Marrero | 33,141 | CDP in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana |
| Terrytown | 23,319 | Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Gretna | 17,615 | Suburb city of New Orleans |
| Estelle | 16,377 | Place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Timberlane | 10,243 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Waggaman | 10,015 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Harahan | 9,244 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Westwego | 8,297 | City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Elmwood | 4,635 | City in Peoria County, Illinois, United States |
| Jean Lafitte | 1,996 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Grand Isle | 1,447 | Town of the United States |
| Barataria | 1,109 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Lafitte | 228 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
River Ridge distances to largest Louisiana cities